2012 AMD to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2260 KES

YEARLY LOW

0.2002 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2107 KES

2012 AMD to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AMD to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.2260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 0.2002.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0259 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2224 to the December average rate of 0.2119, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2260 was down 20.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2825, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AMD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,130 KES

2011 Average 1,192 KES

Yearly Trough Low 1,001 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 129.34 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2242

0.2029

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD to KES Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.2130, compared to 0.2084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0045 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2130

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was June, with a trading range of 0.0121 KES (High: 0.2122 / Low: 0.2002). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 KES (High: 0.2132 / Low: 0.2116).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0121

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0088 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.2224) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2222), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.09%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.2224

2011 Avg (January) 0.2222

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2260	0.2167	0.2224
February	0.2162	0.2121	0.2137
March	0.2141	0.2106	0.2130
April	0.2132	0.2116	0.2121
May	0.2136	0.2093	0.2118
June	0.2122	0.2002	0.2048
July	0.2104	0.2015	0.2073
August	0.2065	0.2030	0.2046
September	0.2108	0.2040	0.2072
October	0.2102	0.2078	0.2094
November	0.2120	0.2087	0.2103
December	0.2132	0.2110	0.2119